Tariff Relief Resources

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) – Trade and Tariffs
Overview: Information on trade policies and tariff regulations.
Details: Covers negotiations and market access.

B.C.’s Response to Unjustified U.S. Tariffs
Overview: Provincial measures to mitigate the impacts of U.S. tariffs.
Details: Includes new partnerships and trade protections.

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) – Customs Tariff
Overview: Searchable tariff classification and duty database.
Details: Helps businesses understand import costs.

Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance (CAFTA)
Overview: Advocates for fair trade and market access for Canadian agri-food.
Details: Provides updates on agreements and tariff barriers.

Farm Credit Canada (FCC) Trade Disruption Support
Overview: Financial support for farmers affected by trade disruptions.
Details: Offers lines of credit, term loans, and currency protection.

Global Affairs Canada – Trade and Investment Agreements
Overview: Details on Canada’s trade deals and tariff commitments.
Details: Information on import/export rules and schedules.

Navigating U.S.–Canada Tariffs: A Farmer’s Guide to Local Sales
Overview: A guide for navigating tariff-related challenges.
Details: Explains relief programs, application processes, and mitigation strategies.

Tariff Remission Process
Overview: Federal process for requesting tariff relief or refunds.
Details: For businesses unable to source goods domestically or with economic hardship.

Tariff Relief for Food and Beverage Producers
Overview: Temporary support for Canadian food and beverage producers affected by U.S. tariffs.
Details: Six-month relief on certain U.S. imports used in food processing, packaging, and manufacturing. Aims to support competitiveness and allow time to adjust supply chains.

Funding Opportunities

Beneficial Management Practices Program (BMP)
Overview: An on-farm cost-share incentive program supporting environmental sustainability efforts.
Details: Projects include waste management, air quality, water quality, and more. EFP required.

Buy BC Partnership Program
Overview: Provides funding to promote BC-grown and processed food products.
Details: Covers marketing campaigns, promotional materials, and events.

Poultry Biosecurity Program
Overview: Enhances biosecurity on poultry farms in BC.
Details: Funds projects tied to biosecurity protocols and emergency response.

Livestock Waste Tissue Initiative
Overview: support the livestock sector with the disposal of Specified Risk Material (SRM) in British Columbia.
Details: Up to $435,000 in funding is available to support the development of a business plan and necessary capital expenditures for initiating or enhancing deadstock collection operations

Mental Health Resources

AgLife Initiative
Overview: A mental health initiative by AgSafe and CMHA BC for the agricultural sector.
Services: Offers training, education, and support.

AgSafe BC Mental Wellness Resources
Overview: Mental health and well-being resources for agriculture workers in BC.
Services: Offers awareness-building tools and support.

BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food – Health and Wellness
Overview: Resources for health and preparedness in agriculture.
Services: Offers a directory of available resources.

National Farmers Mental Health Alliance (NFMHA)
Overview: Offers mental health support across Canada’s farming communities.
Services: Offers Counselling, online resources and Agriculture Informed Therapy

Safety Resources

4-H British Columbia – Farm Safety
Overview: Teaches farm safety to youth, families and the community.
Services: Resources for on-farm safety and livestock safety.

AgSafe BC
Overview: Provides agricultural workplace safety education and resources.
Services: In-person training, online courses, and safety planning.

BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food – Good Agricultural Practices
Overview: Promotes food safety through best practices.
Services: Offers checklists and educational tools.

WorkSafeBC – Agriculture
Overview: Offers health and safety tools for agricultural employers.
Services: Resources for risk management and regulatory compliance.

Employment Resources

B.C. Farm, Fish & Food Job Connector
Overview: A platform connecting job seekers with employment opportunities in BC’s agriculture, seafood, and food processing industries.
Details: Helps employers find workers interested in agricultural and food-related careers.

Go2HR Job Board
Overview: A tourism and hospitality-focused job board that now includes agriculture and food processing sectors.
Details: Employers can post agricultural job openings for free.